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Great gas mileage, very reliable
theb_man, 12/13/2005
2001 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought my SL off the showroom floor in 2001, and already have 125,000 miles on it. I've only changes tires, front brakes and battery. It occassionally burns oil, but nothing leaks and it's not severe. It have the 5-speed manual, for better control, and I find the traction control feature useless in WI winters. The biggest downside is size and weight. It's a lot of plastic so a good wind will blow you around. It's small, but I'm a big dude and I fit fine, but get a little cramped on a long ride. I put on 25,000 miles a year and have no problems with it. I will admit I beat the hell out of it, drive it hard, and go places SUV's will not go in the country and it still drives fine. Good car.
Inexpensive and dependable
Happy Customer, 05/13/2006
2001 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for almost six years, have gotten into 2 accidents and this car is still in great condition. I have never had any engine problems with this car. I get the oil changed every 3 months and have no problems, not to mention how inexpensive it is to maintain. If you are looking for a car that is reliable,and inexpensive to maintain, this car is it.
Don't want to sell it :(
clone63, 11/03/2012
2001 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I am only selling my car because I need a large vehicle for work and it is not economical to keep both. Bought it at 140Km, drove it for 5 years until 250Km, in that time it needed: Flex pipe, starter, washer fluid pump, and PCV valve. Pretty good! Everything still works, was quite abused when I took it, still driving well. Probably needs brakes and tire rod ends. Not exactly a thrilling ride, but VERY economical (beats most sedan's MPG) and easy to drive. Also burned oil since day one, but no problems!
Love and Hate
waffle413, 09/01/2011
2001 Saturn S-Series SC2 3dr Coupe (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
It was the first car I ever owned, and i loved it... until problems started stacking up on it. the front right knuckle gave out on me first, then the engine and trans followed. It didn't help with the costs any that Saturn parts are hard to find. The interior is a bit odd and there really is no room to put people in the back seat. The whole layout of the car is strange, it is awkward and cramped. I always told people that it is a great car, when it works properly though. Either way, it was my first car and i loved it but it just leeched money from me every chance it got.
This is a good car
m2a5r, 04/07/2010
2001 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is the first car I bought after having my license a few years.. It drives great for having 132,000 miles on it when I purchased it. No storage area inside though, but rather large trunk. It gets about 22 mpg. Great car for young person to get from A to B.